The Millennial Question

Millennials: too many companies you will work for are not built to take care of you. Until that changes, please take care of each other.
Interview with Tom Bilyeu​ on Inside Quest​.
Shared with permission from Inside Quest. For questions regarding licensing of this video, please contact info@insidequest.com.

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  • @jennyrichardson4744
    @jennyrichardson47446 жыл бұрын

    This talk just reinforces my realization that I had great parents. They were "strict" while I was growing up, they gave me rules and standards. They taught me to have a good work ethic, if I wanted somthing i had to earn it. They always told me and showed me that they loved me but they discouraged me to be prideful, instead be pleased with a job well done and people well loved.

  • @adam.maqavoy

    @adam.maqavoy

    2 жыл бұрын

    I had Really Bad Parents - *Both of Them..!*

  • @tsb7911

    @tsb7911

    8 ай бұрын

    @@adam.maqavoy Me too.

  • @hakatagal71

    @hakatagal71

    7 ай бұрын

    I did too. My parents modeled integrity, moral values, virtue, work ethic.

  • @ahmedabdelaziz4355
    @ahmedabdelaziz43556 жыл бұрын

    I just wanna say in my 33 years I never felt motivated more than this speech and I am willing to buy your books to read and learn more

  • @alexguitarman100
    @alexguitarman100Ай бұрын

    I have seen this video countless of times. I always come back to it every so often. As I get older it seems to hit me harder and harder. I feel the emotion from Simon even more. It's heartbreaking.

  • @adrianflaws141
    @adrianflaws1416 жыл бұрын

    Awesome speech Simon. I am a Millenial, I do struggle with all you said, and with the fact I understood all this as a teenager yet nobody ever listened around me.

  • @johnpaton8798
    @johnpaton87987 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for this video Simon. I've watched this at least a dozen times over the last few months. I've deleted social media off my phone. Without doubt my mental health, my relationship with my wife and my bond with my toddler have all grown. Everyone should be made to watch this video. Legend.

  • @atermonnomreta382

    @atermonnomreta382

    Жыл бұрын

    Do you still have closed social media?

  • @sjoshuajohnson
    @sjoshuajohnson6 жыл бұрын

    Man! Thank you so much for this video!! I was in much need of it! Thanks a lot again.

  • @cassiomoraes4205
    @cassiomoraes42053 жыл бұрын

    That's one of the most blow mind explanation about my generation I've ever seen.

  • @jhyland87

    @jhyland87

    3 жыл бұрын

    For sure! Never seen anyone explain it so spot on. Nearly every detail of it.

  • @miranblazek5303

    @miranblazek5303

    2 жыл бұрын

    What will you do about it?

  • @mommybreakdown

    @mommybreakdown

    Жыл бұрын

    Thought provoking questions and statements. I loved it

  • @digolaverdad7313

    @digolaverdad7313

    Жыл бұрын

    He is wrong though. All data proves that millenials are the opposite of what he claims.

  • @timoonn

    @timoonn

    3 ай бұрын

    You haven't seen anything then

  • @CaptainNoch
    @CaptainNoch5 жыл бұрын

    People tend to forget that everything is subjective. What Sinek says can be applicable to some millennials but not all millennials. It is broad generalisation but the main points are being conveyed. If none of what he said applies to you, kudos to you, you are an exceptional millennial! I don't see why some people who claim that what he said is not entirely 'accurate' have to make a big fuss over his statements. It's almost a paradox or irony. Usually, the more we react, the higher the probability that we are rejecting the truth because it hurts us.

  • @jalilzyad4766

    @jalilzyad4766

    5 жыл бұрын

    Well said

  • @dreamstate3367

    @dreamstate3367

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yea, but your last sentence is absolutely false

  • @sarahm9723

    @sarahm9723

    4 жыл бұрын

    Of course nothing in life is 100%. For example, some cancers are very deadly, but not 100% of people die from them. There are always a few exceptions. Nothing in our universe is 100%. HOWEVER, that doesn't negate the fact that there is an entire generation (millennials) whose parents, teachers, and adults around them gave them prizes, awards, rewards, and accolades for coming in last, for doing nothing that took effort, for whining, for being weenies, and for being lazy, and they continue to expect something for nothing as they get older. Are 100% of them entitled a-hs? No. As in everything, there are a few exceptions.

  • @philpeters5834

    @philpeters5834

    4 жыл бұрын

    Spoken like a true millennial.

  • @Klee15

    @Klee15

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm not saying Simon Sinek is not entirely accurate. I'm saying he's a weasel-worded buffoon. He talks about social media and cell phones, but ignores historical facts like the recession. Just another finger wagger who bemoans young people for buying too much avacado toast and not enough diamonds.

  • @cxxdr
    @cxxdr5 ай бұрын

    This speech is one of the most important for Gen-Z! Thank you Simon Sinek!

  • @user-gr4th6ne5h
    @user-gr4th6ne5h3 жыл бұрын

    For the IB comrades, a. articulate b. attack c. fail at d. thrust into e. rely on f. cope with g. form h. check i. binge j. waft through k. overcome l. wander

  • @calpardo

    @calpardo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Билал Барсук!

  • @user-gr4th6ne5h

    @user-gr4th6ne5h

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@calpardo No problem bro

  • @calpardo

    @calpardo

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@user-gr4th6ne5h o senin gözlerinin güzelliğidir bebeğim

  • @shaqeelhazmi3228

    @shaqeelhazmi3228

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you my brotha

  • @muhammadzulhanif1069

    @muhammadzulhanif1069

    2 жыл бұрын

    not all heroes wear capes

  • @jacklynbantam7191
    @jacklynbantam71917 жыл бұрын

    Shared this last week! Amazing ❤️

  • @yordan_jelev
    @yordan_jelev6 жыл бұрын

    This made me wanna cry at one point. Don't know if in a good or bad way.

  • @KennyMcAdam
    @KennyMcAdam6 жыл бұрын

    Mr Sinek, I have been introduced to you through a training group at a new job. After eagerly listening to and watching pretty much all the content you have on KZread I cannot fathom how you remain so consistently positive with the knowledge you have. You have, without a doubt, changed my approach to human interaction, not only in my job but also in my own mind. You are a true inspiration and I want to thank you. Thank you.

  • @johnmangawang5635

    @johnmangawang5635

    Жыл бұрын

    ool

  • @healthandsuccess6217
    @healthandsuccess62176 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for inspiration. I am working to get into an orthodontic programs mainly to listen and inspire kids and young adults, and you confirmed to me how important guiding the new generations is.

  • @jimiefoxx
    @jimiefoxx7 жыл бұрын

    Really good point of view. Thank you Simon, thank goodness i can find you on social media here!

  • @danielalabi5559
    @danielalabi55593 жыл бұрын

    You are blessed! You have definitely found and developed your talent!!! Please, keep up the good work!!!! Brilliant speech!!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾

  • @cybers0k
    @cybers0k5 жыл бұрын

    This has got to be my favorite video on the whole internet!!!!!!!

  • @chinwenwabiani2658
    @chinwenwabiani26583 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Amazing dissection! So true! Thanks for this expository.

  • @mmachiiiine
    @mmachiiiine6 жыл бұрын

    Awesome analysis, I see myself in some of the things said, and have been putting quite a lot of betterment processes since a while which helped me a lot... but your words definitely empower! TY

  • @DiogoVinhais
    @DiogoVinhais6 жыл бұрын

    Man, you inspired me so much man, thank you so much for everything.

  • @MatiasGeraldoThe2nd
    @MatiasGeraldoThe2nd2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful beautiful much needed rant. Thank you. Now I know I’m not crazy.

  • @johnk4655
    @johnk46554 жыл бұрын

    Yes.. indeed what he's telling resonates with everyone ... We lack good leaderships, patience, and trust in relationship Most importantly instant gratification...w/o which we have a pang of pain. Kudos to you for bringing forth .. It's so good that people like you are talking abt this and seeking resolution of this.

  • @fourZerglings
    @fourZerglings3 жыл бұрын

    So much for empathy and listening

  • @BeachPawsScotties
    @BeachPawsScotties4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, Simon. I am sharing this on my facebook for my kids to listen too.

  • @msiee5591
    @msiee55917 жыл бұрын

    Yooooooooo......so powerful! I need to hear more of his work.

  • @marnime
    @marnime6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this!

  • @breathewellcoaching
    @breathewellcoaching2 жыл бұрын

    Well said!! 👏 Very impactful talk. Worst case scenario in my generation, increased suicide rates, has been devastating to witness. Thank you for speaking out and being such an encouragement.

  • @davecortright
    @davecortright5 жыл бұрын

    It's a great message, and if I may take it a step deeper, the biggest problem here is that we as a society aren't doing enough to show people how to manage their emotions and relationships. You say "please take care of each other" but we aren't showing them how to do it. We want to optimize everything, and we try to apply that to our emotions, so we minimize the "bad" ones and maximize the "good" ones rather than embracing them all and sharing them with others. On the most basic level, that's the path to connection. Feel ALL of your feelings and share them with your family and friends.

  • @rupidm
    @rupidm4 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate the talk.

  • @worldbizdata
    @worldbizdata6 жыл бұрын

    1. parenting 2. technology 3. impatient 4. environment thank you sir.

  • @Elasco1
    @Elasco17 жыл бұрын

    Amazing! I always thought things like that, and think that I was born in the wrong time. Simon really translate what this generation must hear to be better.

  • @0misW0rld
    @0misW0rld7 жыл бұрын

    This is everything. *Deep exhale* and thank you from a 1979 baby who mentors many millennials. They're so freaking great! They need elders.

  • @durbanbudz
    @durbanbudz5 жыл бұрын

    Well said...thank you.

  • @rendiyantoid
    @rendiyantoid6 жыл бұрын

    I like how you motivate and inspire the people. Greeting from Indonesia

  • @MasalaMan
    @MasalaMan7 жыл бұрын

    wow that was amazing to hear.

  • @HdBanger
    @HdBanger7 жыл бұрын

    Some of those thoughts. I share them w my students. To empower them. To be better. Thanks for sharing such concerns on a global scale.

  • @hardwaresysx0

    @hardwaresysx0

    3 жыл бұрын

    thanks for making your students self conscious!

  • @Bexxxyable
    @Bexxxyable7 жыл бұрын

    very helpful, many thanks Simon.

  • @riojajunior3263
    @riojajunior32637 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant ideas, brilliantly delivered... I've had same/similar thoughts on this subject for years, but definitely gonna try and up my game in checking myself with these damn phones!

  • @riojajunior3263

    @riojajunior3263

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think I understand where you’re coming from, but I’ve found myself far too absorbed in this addictive nonsense for far too long. What’s your point?

  • @yuanboli1204
    @yuanboli12044 жыл бұрын

    Lesson learned, thanks Simon.:)

  • @mywildberger37
    @mywildberger376 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant well said!!!

  • @alexalexandrov4490
    @alexalexandrov44906 жыл бұрын

    Amazing talk and I subscribed to see more of this guy because he says the truth and I appreciate it.

  • @ManChoitube
    @ManChoitube6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for wonderful insight from Korea.

  • @luvmusic540
    @luvmusic5407 жыл бұрын

    This is so good; so true! 18 months ago I began working for a non-profit health insurance company (we only insure federal employees) near Washington, D.C. Because of HIPAA privacy laws, we're not permitted to have any device with a camera at work; I suppose so no one snaps pictures of our members' private info. It's really refreshing to be able to build work relationships, as you were talking about, without trying to converse with the top of someone's head.

  • @MarkBakerPhotographer
    @MarkBakerPhotographer7 жыл бұрын

    I'm 55, I have a 33yr old, a 25yr old, and a 13yr old. I believe this is exactly the problem, he hit it right on the head, especially with my youngest two. Thank you.

  • @duneece
    @duneece7 жыл бұрын

    Hey Simon, I must have been hiding under a rock (or buried in my darn phone) but I'm just hearing about you. Your response in this video clip is EPIC! Thank you for this! I've been worried about my two teenage sons for a lot of the reasons you stated here. But I also must point the finger back at myself for falling into this "technical world" just as much as they have. e.g. - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, taking cell phone to meetings AND using it, taking cell phones to social events AND using it, etc... And then I get upset when my boys take out their phones as I am talking to them? (Mixed messages, right?) I haven't been the best role model in this area especially since I have joined them in all of this insanity. You've given much food for thought and I'm going to begin my personal change by implementing a lot of what you suggested here. Thank you again for voicing your thoughts. I may be a bit behind in discovering you, but what do they say...."better late than never." You're my new fave person! Stay blessed!

  • @icapurba7828
    @icapurba78286 жыл бұрын

    Mr. Sinek, you are such an inspiration!

  • @faithsf
    @faithsf2 жыл бұрын

    Insightful and true. I am so blessed that I had the chance to spend long hours hiking and hanging out with my daughter throughout her adolescent life. We had a solid foundation of the importance of spending time, reading together, traveling, and enjoying simple things in life. I would never trade it for anything. And by the way, too much texting minimizes a person's communication skills and equates to a lack of confidence. It affects their social skills and it becomes a barrier to adapting to their environment.

  • @hardiksharma9761
    @hardiksharma97617 жыл бұрын

    You're just great mr.sinek

  • @sudipchowdhury4082
    @sudipchowdhury40823 жыл бұрын

    It is a great concern about social relation.....superb talk by simon sinek ....

  • @IamShazznem
    @IamShazznem7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Simon, my millennial son is driving me crazy with his impatience. What a perspective.. Bless you!

  • @RichardTuttle
    @RichardTuttle7 жыл бұрын

    absolutely fantastic

  • @jakubbrody2953
    @jakubbrody29537 жыл бұрын

    This is a must-see! Especially for millennials (myself)

  • @Sobers.Chatterjee
    @Sobers.Chatterjee6 жыл бұрын

    Hello Simon, Very powerful points from you, thanks. My experience as a Classical music performer and teacher is kids are happy to take and continue the lessons but the teenagers and those in 20's & 30's (not everyone but in general) want some instant results which in case of Classical music is impossible so either they shift to the easy forms of music or they blame the teacher. This is pretty much the same words from other teachers too. I've bend the rules of learning as much enjoyable as possible but at the end of the day it's hard work they don't understand. I've given personal development sessions earlier and I'm a very optimistic person so may I request you to post a video which will focus on some solutions to those students who haven't got their "WHY".

  • @Belshagy
    @Belshagy3 жыл бұрын

    By the way, I watched this video while charging my phone in bed. 😂🤣

  • @theresahaskins1
    @theresahaskins16 жыл бұрын

    This is the MOST ACCURATE video I have watched in a very LONG time! Thank you for articulating the TRUTH of today!

  • @ArkhamKnightEdits

    @ArkhamKnightEdits

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hell noo bish

  • @hardwaresysx0

    @hardwaresysx0

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ArkhamKnightEdits yeah

  • @Nazareadain
    @Nazareadain7 жыл бұрын

    It's funny upon mentioning the work place, it seems cyclical and self-fulfilling - as if it's millennials managing millennials; the bosses want instant results, are impatient, have trouble managing longterm goals, and would rather send a message about firing than talking about the problem.

  • @Klee15

    @Klee15

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's what happens when you're coerced by shareholders. You might get kicked to the curb just because one quarter didn't go well.

  • @jacquiramos1681

    @jacquiramos1681

    4 жыл бұрын

    That sounds like someone with no management experience or their management style is authoritarian.

  • @blop-a-blop9419

    @blop-a-blop9419

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, it's called Capitalist Society, pushed to the extreme

  • @LoanlyInCrowd

    @LoanlyInCrowd

    2 жыл бұрын

    I guess thats why some companies have age limit for senior positions, as they don't want a millinial managing another millinial

  • @AmirRahmani3D
    @AmirRahmani3D2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks For The Impact

  • @azkk9192
    @azkk91927 жыл бұрын

    This video targets the social problem millennials have impeccably. It has opened my eyes tremendously, thank you for sharing 💕💕💕💕

  • @McMurchie
    @McMurchie2 жыл бұрын

    This is still by far the best people related video on youtube, it deserves 100x the view count.

  • @dreamtrade
    @dreamtrade5 жыл бұрын

    A friend just recommended this to me and I'm blown away by how popular this completely off base video is. Millennials were born from 1981-1996. This puts Millennials largely in a pre-smart phone, pre-social media, pre-texting era for most of their adolescence. Many of them grew up without access to cell phones or computers outside of school, let alone the internet (AOL era internet at that). I'm smack in the middle of the range and grew up in a well off area. None of my friends had cell phones before 16, most didn't have a home computer and internet access until around high school! Facebook came about at the end of my high school years, but you couldn't access it because it was only available for college students. Even then, unless you went to a certain set of schools you couldn't access it for years. Your entire supposedly scientifically backed theories (would really love to see the proof on that science) are drawing generalizations based on technology that simply didn't exist or wasn't largely accessible to the over 80 million people defined as Millennials during our adolescence. This may be what is "wrong" with Gen Z, but I think it's too early to pass judgement on an entire generation which is still aged 22 and younger.

  • @FreedomandBaconHomestead
    @FreedomandBaconHomestead7 жыл бұрын

    Well done, Simon!

  • @domingo-osabel
    @domingo-osabel4 жыл бұрын

    So practical! So beautiful! So powerful! Thanks Simon Sinek. Hoping you visit the Philippines.

  • @Bebang60
    @Bebang603 жыл бұрын

    Very insightful...learned a lot from Simon Sinek! Thanks you.

  • @yasminmollaie6321
    @yasminmollaie63212 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @genesisp3884
    @genesisp38847 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome! I was just talking to a friend yesterday about how technology has messed up how everyone relates to one another. So glad someone else thinks the same way.

  • @polliebeasley186
    @polliebeasley1866 жыл бұрын

    WOW, thanks for the prospective, makes sense, will help me personally in dealing with my 20 year old and the Millennials that work with me.

  • @krisnarusdiono1304
    @krisnarusdiono13045 жыл бұрын

    who the heck downvote this great videos? by the way i still love watching this video i have watched this video every sunday morning and help me to develop my personal life i am 23 y/o and this video is WORTH so much better than music, tiktok and many useless video

  • @tutuluteko
    @tutuluteko Жыл бұрын

    This video is just awesome. Thank you Simon Sinek

  • @jayjauod9026
    @jayjauod90264 жыл бұрын

    I really find it helpful...some points can be subjective but it will help as parents, guardians and teachers to assess our kids if gadgets affect our young the way how they live their everyday life.

  • @jimmbbo
    @jimmbbo4 жыл бұрын

    The PERFECT description of Alex Occasional Cortex!!

  • @niklasjuchem
    @niklasjuchem7 жыл бұрын

    Truly amazing

  • @dancurtis9255
    @dancurtis92557 жыл бұрын

    I think Simon brings terrific insight to light about leadership and the challenges of today's world. Sometimes I agree, other times I don't. This video is a great primer for all leaders. The problem isn't going to be solved by leaders alone. We're in this challenge together. It's not a "millennial" question/problem - it's OURS.

  • @williamblake3795
    @williamblake37957 жыл бұрын

    straight up 🔥dude.thanx

  • @veraarena1583
    @veraarena15832 жыл бұрын

    Excellent!!!

  • @rusherdarkwing2848
    @rusherdarkwing28482 жыл бұрын

    phenomenal!

  • @georgivasilev9364
    @georgivasilev93645 жыл бұрын

    Best thing on youtube so far!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @mobarkahmed1910
    @mobarkahmed19103 жыл бұрын

    Really helpful, I can feel your massage that you wanna deliver to us.

  • @hardwaresysx0

    @hardwaresysx0

    3 жыл бұрын

    message* and bruh no

  • @nileshvpatil228
    @nileshvpatil2286 жыл бұрын

    Right on point!!

  • @SWASTIK789
    @SWASTIK7893 жыл бұрын

    Just graduated from college this year (21 years old)... I felt like if you are telling my story.... I will try my best to get over my cellphone... Seriously, as I'm thinking now I felt like I'm in a relationship with my phone... Thanks a lot...

  • @JoJotinydancer25
    @JoJotinydancer254 жыл бұрын

    All my wife's freinds said I was to hard on my son. The maintenance crew at the church keep asking when my son turned 16, finally she ask why they wanted to know. They said because he works harder for free, then the kids we pay & we can not hire him until he is 16. My son was taught if he wanted a job, he must make good grades, do his chores & learn how to do whatever he want to do in a job. So while my wife talked to friends after cherch, he would help the maintenance crew in order to learn what he needed to get a job at the church. He ended up in the kitchen as a cook & cooks better than my wife or my self when he was 20 years old. He can cook Sea bass with the trimmings, now he works as a electrician, to pay his way though Electrical Engineering school. He is an egale scout, born in 1994, so he is 25. Thanks for the video, I never knew that I was an okay Father until now.

  • @bomb8813
    @bomb88134 жыл бұрын

    Who is from IB textbook??✋🏻

  • @aldomagana5616

    @aldomagana5616

    4 жыл бұрын

    Such a coincidence, I'm always surprised and happy to see IB community present in media :)

  • @juanllobet7183

    @juanllobet7183

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey🖒🖒

  • @xxes11xx

    @xxes11xx

    4 жыл бұрын

    Not from an IB textbook, but I did take IB about 10 year ago :D What a coincidence.

  • @jpomsa

    @jpomsa

    3 жыл бұрын

    Here!!!

  • @megczachowska9163

    @megczachowska9163

    3 жыл бұрын

    here

  • @2090andrewkim
    @2090andrewkim2 жыл бұрын

    I saw this the first time when i was 18 and i didnt care much then. Now that im 21 i actually felt something from this

  • @nolwazimdutyana9906
    @nolwazimdutyana99062 жыл бұрын

    I watched this interview a few years back. Today in this day and age we live in I am reminded of his words. Sad

  • @Shoshanna1997
    @Shoshanna19975 жыл бұрын

    READ ON!!! I was born in 97. What Simon Sinek is saying makes sense, and it is scary. I am glad I’m Jewish (orthodox). I keep Sabbath (from Friday night to Saturday night. YES, every week)), during which we can’t use electricity - no phones, no switching lights on and off, no cooking, etc. I don’t struggle though Sabbath when I’m cutoff from my phone. I spend a lot of time talking with my parents and siblings. I also read a lot. It’s a blessing; a resting day. I enjoy it a lot and my life would be crazy and stressful without it. I suggest that every person choose one day of the week to no just turn off your phone, but leave it in your bedroom, for example. Spend 1 day of the week without it. Even if at first it will be hard, I guarantee that you’ll come to love that day.

  • @arkon22

    @arkon22

    4 жыл бұрын

    Being jewish is not a thing to be glad... maybe having a free day yes

  • @gabikralj94

    @gabikralj94

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@arkon22 I can understand where he's coming from. The religion was one of the mechanisms that allowed him to understand that you will be fine if you don't use your phone or any technology that we so rely on today and that you will feel so much better if you allow yourself to live a day without it. Most of us would be really upset just thinking about spending the day without electricity, phones and technology, let alone actually spending the day without electricity, phones and technology. Does this mean that we should all turn to religion and become Jewish? Ofc not. But I, as an atheist (neither Christian, Muslim, Jewish or Protestant), understand the good things and the virtues that religion teaches you to implement in your daily life and I implement them myself every day.

  • @Berrycow
    @Berrycow6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for that speech, also it helps me to improve my English) I found 2 new words for me)))) good luck!!!

  • @Santafefashionweek
    @Santafefashionweek5 жыл бұрын

    Great information

  • @jasraali6248
    @jasraali62486 жыл бұрын

    In love with your talk you are ❤️

  • @nerdyfarmgrl
    @nerdyfarmgrl7 жыл бұрын

    You hit this on the nail head

  • @khushboomanshlokclasses6817
    @khushboomanshlokclasses68176 жыл бұрын

    Very true sir. Help the generation sir. Your words are creating awareness about the real life. Please help us to come out from our own illusion world. Thankyou

  • @righteous288
    @righteous2887 жыл бұрын

    Hi Simon, As a Millennial, I agree with some of what you say, but definitely not all of it. Here are some things I'd like to posit: 1) Difficulties in understanding Millennials is possibly amplified because there are two (or more) groups within the generation. There are older Millennials sans mobile phones and constant communication and younger Millennials who are all about merging reality with online experiences. I’d say both groups are still very adept at communicating, just maybe not in “traditional” ways. 2) To suggest we've lost the art of conversation isn't really fair. What distracts us from tasks and communicating is different, that's all. And who we are as a "generation" is almost secondary anyway to personality types, goals in life (yes we have those), economic circumstances, etc. It's all a rich tapestry. It's really up to you and your own friend group, regardless of age, to tell people not to be rude and be on their phone, device, VR gear, whatever, while they're with you. Just like you've done when going out with friends! (Shall be trying this in the future, good tactic). 3) As a whole, our generation has been told to “be ourselves” all our lives and then upon arriving at adulthood, particularly when entering the workforce, we’re expected to enter a world of black and white rule. Why take away our sliding scale of grey? As you can see, and conveniently ignore, I think saying we're used to being told "good job, here's your ribbon" all the time is only part of the picture as to our disillusionment with "the real world workplace". There are myriad issues. 4) Yes, addiction to digital devices and social media and being “always on” has become an issue particularly pertinent for my generation. Although, I’ve seen quite a lot of Gen X parent groups on their phones while out with friends… I'd argue this addiction has a greater link to the digital age itself, not a specific generation. True, health issues certainly exist for some, like anxiety, depression, and so on. They are impacting us and we don’t even know the full long-term effects, really. However, are these really the symptoms? Or the drive to spend more time online? I'd get to the 'why'. Why you (or wherever these stats came from) think more young people are depressed. Is it actually social media? Or is it a lack of job opportunities? Or is it that mainstream media still perpetuates certain values, only now 24/7? Or something else? 5) The point about parenting is interesting. I’m not a parent so I can’t really comment. I’d argue it’s even more difficult in a world of ephemeral media and rapidly evolving technology, but then again there have always been detractors from "wholesome family conversations", whether it be books, TV, pagers, computers, Gameboys, laptops, mobiles, etc. 6) In terms of "entitlement", I feel like that's certainly true of some Millennials but not of all of us. But I've also seen plenty of "entitled" Gen Xers and Boomers, and plenty who aren't. Again... kind feel like it's more of a how that person was raised/ personality combo there. Some people are just selfish arsewipes. 7) I will concede that #selfie culture is a bit contrived, but again, not a generational thing. Warhol anyone? It's just made it easier for everyone to do. Anyway, things have been posited.

  • @fishingbaracudas8179

    @fishingbaracudas8179

    7 жыл бұрын

    Miles Openshaw Miles, you hit the nail on the head. I'm a Gen X'er, and I absolutely agree with your observations. I've been reading the comments section for over an hour looking for a response to Simon's rhetoric that I could actually agree with. You think for yourself, and don't let other people do the thinking for you. Thanks for not being a sheep.

  • @asathesinger

    @asathesinger

    6 жыл бұрын

    Short round of applause.

  • @MestayerVanessa

    @MestayerVanessa

    6 жыл бұрын

    I like your way of reasoning... thanks for sharing.

  • @spankminister

    @spankminister

    5 жыл бұрын

    As many have pointed out, the label millenial is kind of silly and flawed: It covers teenagers today, who have never grown up without cellphones and internet, but ALSO contains people born in the early 80s like myself... but I'm in my 30s, and I have a career and two kids. I don't think that's especially descriptive. I very much recognize the "participation trophy" idea or the "gifted student whose parents complain" but the older generation has completely overblown the effect on people who are now adults. Sinek conflates causes and effects here. I don't value my college degree not because I didn't work hard for it, but because I saw that others didn't have to. I want to avoid pointless corporate jobs because I was taught to value and take pride in my work, but managers want it done shoddily for short term profits. Basically, my generation seeks "impact" not because we're impatient and entitled, or because a certain parenting style has warped our worldview, but because we were taught to value one thing, and we see the hypocrisy of a society that rewards another. We're labelled as lazier than the "live to work" or "ambitious yuppie" generations, but we aren't stupid: we see that we'll get worse wages, benefits, and hours for our trouble compared to them. He's right that it's easy to self-medicate and get addicted to social media, but a lot of it is trying to make enclaves to act as support groups: connecting with other professionals, parents, students, and journalists because we feel that the "official" approved social structures for those things have failed us.

  • @jaceyofmindfulnessmatters
    @jaceyofmindfulnessmatters7 жыл бұрын

    Spot on.

  • @hanzlearningsolutions21
    @hanzlearningsolutions213 жыл бұрын

    This is such an important lesson for all leaders in the companies to listen to really.....better than a university speech.

  • @SamueI3597
    @SamueI35977 жыл бұрын

    I think many of us "Millennials" did think that it was us and our problem. However upon hearing Simon talk I realized that I am not the only one in this boat which is nice to hear!

  • @leodlion6519
    @leodlion65192 жыл бұрын

    Yes! Yes! YES, FINALLY! You hit true and real! THANK YOU, Sir! You helped me move forward from a Plateau and Complacency! As well as I helping me realizing how I keep asking...what did I do wrong, how, why? And how did I choose Which...`

  • @manuelmeyer1026
    @manuelmeyer10264 жыл бұрын

    Simon, the Millennial Question has another dimension: Companies run by Millennials. I am a Software Developer, born late 70ies, working mainly for Startups the last decade - often run and populated mainly by Millennials I have seen rushed and irrational decision making, critical voices being expelled, a lack of ability to compromise and a "We tried that once, it didnt work, we stopped that" attitude.

  • @Davethreshold
    @Davethreshold7 жыл бұрын

    From this 64 year old Boomer, you are very good at what you do! I’m not one to knock an entire generation, but I think you are being very constructive. On my FB page, I have about 40 Millennial friends. 35 of them are world class, U.S.F.S.A. figure skaters, and they are anything but the people who you describe. They are insanely driven, and they pursue a very beautiful, but very TOUGH sport. I’m sure that you would be as proud to be, “friends” with them as I am. Further, in my dealings with Millennials, I am always treated with RESPECT, and they will always catch the door for me, and refer to me as, “sir” which may make me feel old, but is the proper thing for them to do. Trust me when I say, that this generation is not dead yet! There is hope, and If I was in a position to deal with groups of them, the number one thing on my agenda would be to make sure that they all see this video. Well done sir! :-)

  • @annaprikh2681

    @annaprikh2681

    6 жыл бұрын

    Well, I don't think that he was speaking about the dead generation. I believe Simon is an optimist. He has just faced us with a fact that the major among Millennials has the great problem caused by dealing with the Social Media. You say that your friends are successful in the tough sport, but you have never asked them if they are trully happy... Or maybe it is the case, that people who go in for sports are much happier people and they have less addiction to Media.

  • @SouthIndianintheSouthwest

    @SouthIndianintheSouthwest

    6 жыл бұрын

    Well. you are actually in a place that know how to value things you had and what is going on now, you know the difference between now and then which is fantastic and you will be greatfull for the quality time you had too. I also believe people like you, use social media or anything generously and knowing when to shut down. But not all of the millennial are actually mindfulness, it's not their fault because they are thrown into this kind of world with full of stuffs and technology, so they feeling different, and most of older generation grew up with joint family may be, and lots of love from everyone in the family. But todays case is so different and esply kids in particular, we have to do something about it.

  • @rmcd823

    @rmcd823

    6 жыл бұрын

    Davethreshold The trophy generation is exactly like it. I am so happy that my kids doesn’t belong to this generation. Your personal experience talks about exceptions but I guess you know if you relate around.

  • @__anintrovert__742
    @__anintrovert__7423 жыл бұрын

    I'm 23. I really hoped, I would have found you in my college time man.

  • @__anintrovert__742

    @__anintrovert__742

    3 жыл бұрын

    Technology & Instant gratification just destroyed my hard work, dedication, patience and attention span. It's like you know what you should do, you really really want to do but you're now unable to! Great book 'Leaders eat last'. Hats off to social dilemma documentary too actually.

  • @prishacomar514

    @prishacomar514

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@__anintrovert__742 really.. struggling with the same thing.. listened to a lot of motivational speakers too.. but just not able to set myself into routine and action.. plus the pandemic has postponed my final exams... until when idk://

  • @william-tm

    @william-tm

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are very young, time is on your side. Take his message to heart; slow and steady. 2 steps forward, 1 step back, is normal. Routine and action are themselves learned over time. I am 36 and still working on these things. The fact you know the problem means you're already ahead of the curve. Hear me out. For example, if you know you should read some book... read it for 5 minutes. Read one page a day. Many say "soon you'll be reading for hours" or "soon you'll be reading so many more pages" - but maybe this is not true. What is true, is that one page per day means you finish a 300 page book in a year, skipping some days even. I can say this because it is something I do. I am reading 2 pages a day of Marcus Aurelius' "Meditations". Just read the left page, the right page, flip and re-insert the bookmark. That's it. Very simple. I'm 1/2 way through it now. I look at it thinking, "how did that happen!?" Aim low. Do a little.

  • @__anintrovert__742

    @__anintrovert__742

    3 жыл бұрын

    ​@@william-tm Frankly speaking though, generally people do not have patience to think in long term and play out. As the Bill Gates has rightly said: "Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in ten years." But yeah you're right starting small is the key. Will read 2 pages today for sure of long awaited book.. Deep Work No strong commitments - just 2 pages :) Thanks sir!

  • @william-tm

    @william-tm

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@__anintrovert__742 Go for it! And remember, you're not General People (o7), you're just you! Deep Work - I have a friend who is reading that. There are a lot like that... the key is putting something, even just one thing, into action. Otherwise it's just "productivity porn" as I call it... Fare Well, Sir!

  • @fauzistudentofknowledge
    @fauzistudentofknowledge Жыл бұрын

    I was in this millennial case. I remembered getting in and out of work places, just feel hard to fit in. I end up in the place, small business, I stayed longer than I did in other companies, but I remained to get through a lot of social acceptance. And now I get it, because of instant gratification so that we numb at some point and miss another.

  • @hoggiii
    @hoggiii7 жыл бұрын

    So true Simon, thank you for spreading great facts and ideas.

  • @bedrokwerkshoppe
    @bedrokwerkshoppe2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!